The same feeling goes through the entire album, between upbeat songs (the title track, "Joy", "I sings", "I got it", "Somebody", "Good to me", "Wade in the water") and slower ballads ("What a friend", "Can't give up now", "Be happy", "One Minute", "Still my child"). The album gives a nice impression of style and rhythm variations and all the songs are uplifting, conveying Tina and Erica joyful assurance that life is worth living even through the hardest circumstances.

I must be honest, I am not spending much time pondering the lyrics - mainly praising God and thanking him for being there in every moment of human life, good or bad - because I am not particularly religious. But if I wake up in a 'ready to bite' mood, I only have to play that album in the car to start my working day smiling and in a much friendlier mood... which make it much more agreeable for my colleagues and I. Shouldn't it be the purpose of a musician? Make sure your day has become a little bit brighter by listening to his songs? It works for me since I bought the album one year ago. I am confident it will work for you too, no matter if you believe or not.


MARY MARY MORE THAN CONTRARY! 1   May 2, 2000
17 out of 18 found this review helpful

Folks these ladies are going to BLOW UP! The wonderful part is they are going to do it singing the Lord's praises. Not only can these sisters(blood related sisters as well) sing crazy, Tina and Erica are seasoned song writers(they wrote along with there producer Waryn Campbell Yolanda Adams hit song YEAH).The first single off of the highly anticipated album SHACKLES is a funky praise song that is infectious and dares you not to bob your head or get your holy dance on.Also these ladies go for traditional as well and cover the late, great Rev. James Clevland classic"NO WAYS TIRED".Also, they have a tear jerker song that should melt even the hardest of hearts and I really think that the song is going to win souls for the kingdom called STILL MY CHILD.This song talks about someone who has strayed from Father God but wants to come back but doesn't know how to make their way back.God goes on to say that you always were and will be MY CHILD! To God be the glory! Folks.....these sisters are something to behold. They are the new faces of gospel and this cd proves they definitely have what it takes to cross over without ever missing a chance to spread the good news of Christ. This cd is an instant classic!


Thankful indeed! Worth 10 stars...   May 25, 2000
19 out of 21 found this review helpful

Mary, Mary consists of two very giftful and blessed young ladies. I was first introduced to their music because a local hip hop station plays "Shackles". I bought the single "Shackles" which I listened to every morning when I got to work (Great way to finish waking up!). Shortly afterwards I got the "Thankful" CD. "Can't Give Up Now", an awesome song. You should listen to it, a powerful message: "I just can't give up now, I've come too far from where I started from. Nobody told me the road would be easy and I don't believe He's brought me this far to leave me" "Shackles" will remain my favorite, but "Can't Give Up Now" and "One Minute" are definitely in the running. Not religious? Don't believe? Get this CD for the beat, it's definitely there.


Annointed Ministry   May 13, 2000
A J (Pennsylvania, USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful

This is truly an annointed CD. The one thing that I am most proud of is that even though the production was BANGIN', the ministry of Jesus Christ was heaard, felt, and experienced in every song. I thank God for Mary-Mary because God has given them the ability to speak about the heart of man. Especially young people. Mary-Mary has given young people music that grooves and, at the same time, the TRUTH about Christ. To quote a line from "Thankful":"Where would I be without your love. Where woud I be without your grace. You didn't have to do it, but I'm glad you did."I can just praise God for that because if we really think about those words & how blessed all of us are, we can truly say "Lord, I'm Thankful!"Get it. It is truly worth it.Keep ministering Ladies! God's gotcha.Hope to work with you very soon...